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Thursday 25th October 2007
Poker Comes To Macau In Historic Event
Leading online poker site, PokerStars.com, has announced that it is to sponsor the first real money no-limit Texas Hold ’Em poker tournament to be held in China.
Run in conjunction with Galaxy Entertainment Grand Waldo Casino and First Impression Ltd, the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour Macau: Asian Poker Open is to feature a $2,500 buy-in main event and will take place from November 22 to 27 at the Grand Waldo Hotel And Casino in Macau.
“The Asia Pacific Poker Tour is honoured to be bringing the sport of tournament poker to Macau,” said Jeffrey Haas, President for the Asia Pacific Poker Tour.
“Macau is already the world’s gaming capital and this historic event diversifies its global attraction by including the Asia Pacific Poker Tour’s unique brand of poker tourism. It’s a significant step forward, not only for the Asia Pacific Poker Tour but for the growth of poker in Asia.”
Several well-known poker players are slated to attend including Team PokerStars ambassadors and several of the world’s top online players. In addition to the main event, there will also be a $15,000 high rollers event and a selection of smaller satellites and side events.
”Poker has taken a tremendous growth in Asia and we are very excited to be a part of this growth, particularly as the first casino to host live poker in Macau,” said Gary Woollard, General Manager of Galaxy Grand Waldo Casino.
“We are very honoured to work with the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour and First Impression Ltd to make this a successful event”.
Source:OnlineCasinoNews
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